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Thank you to all of the wedding professionals who joined us for World DC 2017!

Our team was thrilled to host WeddingWire World DC at the Washington Hilton on August 14-15. From engaging educational sessions, to interactive Success Workshops, to the networking reception (and everything in between!), we are still buzzing as we reflect on two amazing days.

Thank you to all of our attendees for the posts, comments, and memories shared! Be sure to catch up on all the action by checking out #WWWorld on Instagram and Twitter. We’ve also picked some of our favorite photos and compiled them in a full album on our Facebook page!

World DC 2017 highlights:

Educational sessions on dozens of topics including trends, SEO, hiring, networking, video marketing, personal brand, and so much more!

The opportunity for attendees to meet with our Customer Success team members one-on-one during the conference for WeddingWire account advice, tutorials, and more.

One of our all-time favorite keynote speakers, celebrity Fashion Director Monte Durham, of Bridals by Lori and TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta, joined us on the main stage and shared his insights into this year’s trends in wedding fashion and styles.

Engaging panel discussion on understanding the diverse needs of today’s couples and how to avoid a cookie cutter approach to weddings.

Four interactive Success Workshops with in-depth coaching on managing reviews, storefront improvements, new ways to get noticed, and lead replies.

The WeddingWire Lounge, including complimentary professional headshots taken on-site by Tania Hossain Photography, a meet and greet speaker table, and interactive booths by GayWeddings, LiveBooks, and WeddingWire 3D venue tours.

Special prizes and giveaways throughout both days – two GoPros given out for the best Instagram posts, a new smartphone, and more.

A lively Networking Reception, including delicious flatbreads, a fabulous cheese and appetizer spread, open bar, new connections, and a packed dance floor!

Finally, we’d like to extend one more big thank you to all the partners who made World DC 2017 possible:

Thank you to all of the wedding professionals who joined us for World LA 2017!

Our team was thrilled to be on the West coast for WeddingWire World LA at the Anaheim Marriott on May 1-2. From the engaging educational sessions to the electric networking night reception (and everything in between!), we are still buzzing as we reflect on two amazing days.

Thanks to our amazing attendees for all the posts, comments, and memories shared! Be sure to catch up on all the action by checking out #WWWorld on Instagram and Twitter.

World LA 2017 highlights included:

Two fabulous featured speakers: Candace Nelson, Founder and Pastry Chef of Sprinkles, and celebrity Event Planner Mindy Weiss of Mindy Weiss Party Consultants

The opportunity for attendees to meet with our Customer Success team members one-on-one during the conference.

The WeddingWire Lounge, including complimentary professional headshots taken on-site by Jim Kennedy Photographers, a speaker table where attendees could engage with our speakers and WeddingWire executives, and interactive booths by GayWeddings and LiveBooks.

Special prizes and giveaways throughout both days – Amazon Echos, a new smart phone, books authored by our speakers, and more.

A rocking Networking Night Reception, including grilled cheese and taco stations, an open bar, new connections, and a packed dance floor!

All attendees will receive the slides from all presentations, so keep an eye on your inbox!

Finally, we’d like to extend one more big thank you to all the partners who made World LA 2017 possible:

Thank you again to all the wedding professionals who traveled from far and wide to join us this year. We’ve picked some of our favorite photos from World LA below, and you can check out the full album on our Facebook page!

World DC 2017: August 14-15

If you missed World LA, we’d love to have you join us atWeddingWire World DC on August 14-15, 2017! Tickets are on sale now– visit the World DC website for details and tickets.

You’ve seen them on TV, and now you can see the Georgetown Cupcake co-founders at WeddingWire World 2017 in DC!

Sisters Katherine Kallinis Berman and Sophie Kallinis LaMontagne are the co-founders of Georgetown Cupcake, stars of the hit series DC Cupcakes on TLC, and best-selling authors. Since they launched their Georgetown bakery in 2008, Katherine and Sophie have expanded to six locations in multiple cities, ship nationwide, and currently employ over 400 employees.

As featured speakers at WeddingWire World DC, Katherine and Sophie will share the Georgetown Cupcake story, as well as learnings from building a thriving business and becoming a household name.

Hungry for more? Don’t miss out on WeddingWire World 2017 DC on August 14-15. For details, the speaker list, and tickets, visit WeddingWire World DC.

Posted by Whitney Teal | March 16, 2017 | Comments Off on Announcing Mindy Weiss at WeddingWire World 2017 LA!

We are delighted to announce that celebrity event planner, lifestyle expert, and author Mindy Weiss is joining us as a featured speaker at WeddingWire World LA 2017!

Based out of Beverly Hills, Mindy Weiss is a full-service event planner who has successfully grown her brand as a leading innovator and trendsetter. Mindy has planned celebrations all over the world, including the celebrity weddings of Ellen Degeneres and Portia Rossi, Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello, ABC’s “The Bachelor” stars J.P. and Ashley, and many more. Mindy and her amazing team are best known for their creative ideas, unexpected décor accents and exquisite attention to every last detail.

In addition to event planning, Mindy has written three best-selling books, designed a highly successful line of wedding stationery with Wedding Paper Divas, and will be launching a bridal jewelry line later this year. At WeddingWire World, Mindy will share her insights on current wedding trends, as well as a look ahead to 2017 and beyond.

This is an event that you don’t want to miss! On May 1-2, WeddingWire World 2017, will offer two full days of education and networking to help you grow your business. Click here to learn more about WeddingWire World, view the full agenda, and get your tickets before we sell out!

Tickets are now on sale for the the leading industry conference for wedding pros, WeddingWire World!

We’re excited to announce that based on popular demand, we’re bringing the latest education and top speakers to both the West and East coasts in 2017. WeddingWire World will be held on May 1-2 in Los Angeles, CA and on August 14-15 in Washington, DC.

Pick the location and date that works best for you, and register now to lock in the lowest ticket price that will be offered! Don’t delay – the low introductory rate of just $99 for standard tickets and $199 for VIP tickets is only available until 11/15/16.

Here’s what you can expect:

Informative Presentations:Learn from industry experts, business leaders and top performing weddings pros to leave with actionable ways to set your business up for more success than ever before.

Personalized Education:Enjoy a variety of breakout sessions based on your business needs, and meet with an experienced Customer Success Manager one-on-one for custom account support.

New Connections: Meet new friends and connect with friendly colleagues at the event. Come together for daily celebrations and enjoy lots of networking over two fun-filled days.

For more information about WeddingWire World, visit the website and be sure to relive WeddingWire World 2016 by taking a peek at the highlight video. Stay tuned for more details on speakers, agenda and travel accommodations, coming soon! Save your spot>>

Thank you again to all our pros for making WeddingWire World 2016 so great!

The entire WeddingWire team was thrilled to host our ninth WeddingWire World in just five years last week at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Washington, DC. We had an amazing time learning, growing, and laughing with the nearly 2,000 wedding and event pros in attendance.

We were blown away by all the posts, comments, tweets, and memories shared at WeddingWire World 2016! Be sure to catch up on all the great activity by checking out the official event hashtag #wwworld on Twitter and Instagram.

In case you missed it, highlights from our inspirational and educational presentations included:

Special sessions to help you gain outside perspectives featuring representatives of other industries, including Shawn Johnson, Bethenny Frankel, and Frank Supovitz

Trends-based presentations to keep you in the loop from speakers like Sylvia Weinstock, Monte Durham, and WeddingWire’s Director of Market Insights Andy Whittaker

Breakout sessions that covered other business disciplines you may be overlooking, including legal concerns, accounting advice, sales best practices, and more

Panels and presentations aimed at bringing attendees up to speed on the LGBTQ community and how to move forward in support of same-sex couples looking to get married

Main stage and breakout sessions from our WeddingWire Education Experts, who went above and beyond in both their presentations and their conversations and advice for pros in attendance

All attendees will receive the slides for all presentations, so keep an eye on your inbox to keep the education and excitement flowing!

Other WeddingWire World 2016 highlights included:

The Marketplace, where attendees could learn more about our industry partnerships, featured associations, and educational resources

Again, thank you to all the pros who traveled from far and wide to join us this year. We’ve picked some of our favorite photos from WeddingWire World 2016 below, but you can check out the full album and our360 degree video on our Facebook page!

Posted by Allison | February 11, 2016 | Comments Off on WeddingWire World 2016: Day 3

It’s our first-ever day three of WeddingWire World! We’re thrilled to have spent so much time with our wedding professionals so far, and we’ve got some more awesome education in store in our sessions today!

Today’s sessions are all breakout sessions to accommodate as many speakers and topics as possible! We also added a fourth theme to our breakout tracks – our Discovery Track aims to help you discover some new ideas and open your eyes to some great advice from our experts. Today’s breakout tracks are:

Posted by Allison | February 10, 2016 | Comments Off on WeddingWire World 2016: Day 2

Yesterday we were blown away by the great speakers, main stage presentations, breakout sessions, and crazy amount of attendee social media activity of WeddingWire World 2016 – and that was just day one!

We’re even more excited to begin day two of WeddingWire World today, and we’ve got even more great education and surprises in store. In the main exhibition hall, presentations include:

Traditions to Trends: What’s Old is New Again by Monte Durham of TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta and Bridals by Lori

Tim Talk: Entrepreneurship by Timothy Chi, CEO of WeddingWire

What To Do When Things Go Wrong by Frank Supovitz, President & CEO of Fast Traffic Events and the Former Senior Vice President of Events for the NFL

Below are a few photo highlights from Tania Hossain Photography of our day one sessions so you can catch up on all the fun! And don’t forget to keep tweeting your own takeaways and follow along with the hashtag #wwworld on Twitter and Instagram, where@WeddingWireEDU will be live tweeting and responding to feedback and more, plus check back tomorrow morning for information on day three.

Posted by Allison | February 9, 2016 | Comments Off on WeddingWire World 2016: Day 1

Today’s the day! We’re kicking off our biggest WeddingWire World yet with thousands of dedicated wedding professionals in Washington, DC. Since our first WeddingWire World event in 2012, we’ve been building our educational conference to help our community of wedding pros get the resources and tools they need to take their businesses to the next level.

Over the next three days, WeddingWire World 2016 attendees will hear from a variety of featured speakers, industry experts, and skilled entrepreneurs with tons of wisdom to share! Today’s exciting main stage presentations include:

Top Pro: 10 Steps to Success by Sonny Ganguly, CMO of WeddingWire

Building Your Brand from Scratch by Sylvia Weinstock of Sylvia Weinstock Cakes

We’re also excited to feature a number of breakout tracks throughout the conference that focus on a particular theme! Follow one track to learn more about running your business, marketing your business, or managing your clients, or select the presentation that best fits your interests – breakout sessions today include:

Legal 101: Setting Up Your Business by Caroline J. Fox, Esq. of The Creekmore Law Firm, PC

The Brain Behind the Businessby Natalie Franke, Co-Founder of The Rising Tide Society

Understanding Your Clients: Having Empathy in Sales by Andy Ebon of Wedding University

5 Tips to Get More Reviewsby Mike Walter of Elite Entertainment

Panel: Advice from the Engaged & Newly Married moderated by Andy Whittaker, Director of Market Insights at WeddingWire

Posted by Allison | February 8, 2016 | Comments Off on WeddingWire World 2016 is Almost Here!

We are so excited that WeddingWire World 2016 is this week!If you’ll be attending, be sure to review these key details below so you’re prepared for an awesome two and a half days of education, networking, and fun.

Come prepared for a great day! Breakfast and coffee is available for purchase at the hotel and at restaurants around National Harbor. We encourage comfortable business attire for the event. Wear walkable shoes and bring a sweater in case it gets cool. Don’t forget your business cards for networking!

There is a forecast for minor snowfall and potential accumulations affecting the Washington, DC area from Monday night into Tuesday. We are planning to proceed with the conference on schedule, but will be in touch with any updates via email and the website should they arise. Please travel safely, and allow for extra time if needed.

Save Time and Visit Registration Early

Early registration will be open today from 3:00-6:00pm, and registration opens tomorrow at 7:00am before the day starts at 9:30am. Registration is located outside of the main event space, Prince George’s Exhibit Hall D on the Atrium level. Look for WeddingWire World signage in the Gaylord National Resort® hotel to direct you.

Special Opportunities for VIP Guests

Take advantage of your VIP ticket holder benefits:

Breakfast will be provided to VIP guests on Tuesday in the Eastern Shore room from 7-9AM

Use the VIP ticket holder priority seating section in the main event space for a great view

Join the Weddi Awards™ ceremony and VIP reception for light fare and drinks Wednesday evening from 6:30-8pm in the Woodrow Wilson Ballroom

Pre-schedule your time to meet with a Customer Success Manager and discuss your account.

Don’t forget to share your favorite takeaways and moments with us on Twitter and Instagram by tagging @WeddingWireEDU using our official hashtag #wwworld! We’ll be reposting a few of our favorites for some special prizes (and bragging rights).

We can’t wait to see you all this week! If you haven’t attended a WeddingWire World event with us before, be sure to check outlast year’s recap to see what to expect.

Posted by Allison | January 8, 2016 | Comments Off on Share Your Story for a Chance to Attend WeddingWire World 2016

Are you brand new to the wedding business? Do you value education and continued learning, but find that finances are too tight? Looking for a bit of good luck to kick off 2016? We’re here to help!

We believe thatWeddingWire World has the power to make 2016 your most successful year yet, but we know that an industry conference can be a big commitment. That’s why we’re pleased to announce new WeddingWire World scholarships to assist our most deserving pros!

We’ve saved a select number of tickets for pros that are unable to attend because of circumstances beyond their control. Tell us what attending a top educational conference for wedding pros would mean to your business and why you feel you are deserving of the scholarship for your chance to attend WeddingWire World 2016 on us.

Fill out the form below and a limited number of entrants will receive up to two free tickets to join us at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Washington, DC on February 9-11, 2016, while supplies last. See Official Rules for more details.

You could receive up to two tickets to access the latest industry education from top wedding and business speakers, with brand new presentations and themed breakout session tracks, networking opportunities, and fun surprises! Regularly-priced standard tickets are $499 each, so don’t miss this great opportunity to attend.

Posted by Kari | December 11, 2015 | Comments Off on Voting is Now Live for the Weddi Awards™!

The Weddi AwardsTM, WeddingWire’s latest awards program for distinguishing exceptional service in the wedding industry, has now launched the voting pages for all Weddi Award nominees!

Earlier this fall, we launched the program and accepted submissions from Pros and peers to honor exceptional work in the industry through a variety of awards in the professional experience, customer excellence and innovation + creativity categories.

To vote, visit the website and click through the award pages to find out what Pros you know have been nominated, and vote for your favorite entry for each voting-based award. Each individual can only vote one time per award (per device), so pick your winner carefully!

The top three nominees with the most votes per award will move on to the final stage of the competition, and will win a free ticket to WeddingWire World 2016 and a special invitation to our Weddi Award reception at the event where the ultimate winner as determined by our panel of 11 industry judges will be announced!

If you or an industry friend has been nominated, share the news! Email, post, and tweet with a link to their award’s voting page and ask your audience of past clients, colleagues, friends and family to vote from now through December 23, 2015 when voting closes at midnight EST. All nominees will be contacted to learn if they are in the top three per award by December 31, 2015.